The First Jewish-Roman War, also called the Great Revolt, was a rebellion by the Jews of the province of Judaea against Roman rule. It broke out after tensions over taxes, religious affronts and the conduct of Roman officials, and the rebels expelled the Roman garrison from Jerusalem and defeated a Roman force sent from Syria. Rome then sent Vespasian, who conquered Galilee, and after he became emperor his son Titus besieged Jerusalem. The city fell and the Second Temple was destroyed, an event that profoundly shaped Jewish history. The last rebel stronghold, Masada, fell some years later. The Roman victory was celebrated in Rome with a triumph and the building of the Arch of Titus.
Before and after
- c. 63 CEEruption of Churchill
- 64 CEOrigins of Domus Aurea
- from 19 July 64 CE to 26 July 64 CEGreat Fire of Rome
- 65 CEDeath of Saint Peter
- from 66 CE to 74 CEFirst Jewish-Roman War
- from 66 CE to 135 CEJewish–Roman Wars
- 66 CEDeath of Paul the Apostle
- from June 68 CE to December 69 CEYear of the Four Emperors
- 9 June 68 CEDeath of Nero
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